Westford Academy has a diverse student body, and many of its students fit into more than one student group. For those who are both Muslim and South Asian, a special club collaboration worked to represent their unique lifestyle during the month of Ramadan. Two of WA's cultural clubs, South Asian Student...

It's rare to come across a high schooler who has walked in New York Fashion Week, danced in a Las Vegas show, and who is a dancewear brand ambassador. However, there is a student at WA who has completed all of these things and more: freshman Aubrey Thomas. Thomas has been a dancer for 10 years, assisting...

Twinkling lights, upbeat music, and authentic food were just a few staples of WA South Asian Student Association (SASA)'s fourth annual Darba celebration. Darba, one of the club's most popular events, attracted guests of all ages, regardless of race or religion, to celebrate this year's theme: Darba...

In the quiet but ever restless backstage of WA's auditorium, the woodworking shop is ridden with spare two-by-fours and recycled cuts of wood. The final set piece off of Facebook Marketplace has been brought onto the set, and finally the last screw is drilled and the last pillar is painted. The stage...

Laura Wilde is a new math teacher at WA. She strives to always greet her students with a smile and a friendly attitude, making sure that they feel valued and cared for. Wilde previously taught math at Lowell Catholic School, and she currently teaches five Algebra II CP classes. In her free time, Wilde...

Bringing a bright and enthusiastic personality to the science department, Erin Parker is determined to turn her classroom into a home for all of her students. With an intense love for science, she hopes to turn difficult subjects into a chance to grow and succeed. As Parker continues her teaching journey...

For most high schoolers, visiting a future college means taking a road trip, or flying a couple of hours across the country. But for senior Olivia Roux, visiting her destination for higher education means an international flight to another continent. This coming fall, Roux will attend the Royal Veterinary...

Last year, Westford Academy Theater Arts (WATA) was selected as one of 29 programs in the country, and the only school in the state, to earn the production rights to the Broadway play 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.' In the lead up to their performances, which will last from Oct. 31 to Nov. 10, WATA...

The first Unified Track meeting took place on Wednesday April 24 at the WA track where WA faced off against Concord-Carlisle and Acton-Boxborough. The Athletic department as well as Best Buddies came together to form WA’s Unified track team. It is led by coach Joesph Van Gelder and coach Tadgh Murray...

Teachers at WA often go their entire careers without students knowing the spectacular stories of their past. For example, math teacher Frank Sitarski is a life-long trivia enthusiast who has been a fan of the trivia show Jeopardy ever since his childhood. After pursuing his dream of being a guest on...

People work together, discussing and analyzing text as they surround a single computer. Meanwhile, others practice and refine their examinations out loud. The entire room is united in the single goal of presenting one case perfectly. WA Mock Trial’s spring season is starting up, and the team is...